PROGRAM BOOK

MONDAY | PROGRAM DETAILS | MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2016
MONDAY
Should We Believe the Hype? The Influence of
Vitamin D in Musculoskeletal Health and Beyond
Coronado H–J
Organized by the ORS Women’s Leadership Forum
ORGANIZERS: Susan V. Bukata, MD, UCLA Medical Center;
Robin M. Queen, PhD, Virginia Tech
Discussions about Vitamin D and its potential health benefits
are everywhere – from the doctor’s office to the lay press.
Vitamin D has returned to prominence in the past decade for its
role in bone health, but the potential for Vitamin D to prevent
fractures remains controversial. Recent research in Vitamin D
demonstrates that its influence expands far beyond maintaining
bone mineralization and strength. This workshop will look at
the role that Vitamin D plays in fracture prevention, but also
explore the emerging influence that Vitamin D signaling has on
musculoskeletal health and development.
Immune Modulation Under the Influence of Vitamin D
John Adams, MD, University of California Los Angeles
Vitamin D and Fracture: Sorting out the Influences
Barbara Minkowitz, MD, Atlantic Health Systems
Vitamin D Regulation of Chondrocytes: Can it Possibly
Modulate Arthritis?
Barbara D. Boyan, PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University
Meniscal Repair and Replacement Strategies:
Where Are We in 2016?
Fiesta 6
ORGANIZERS: Lutz Dürselen, PhD, Ulm University;
Lawrence J. Bonassar, PhD, Cornell University
Treatment of meniscal lesions is an important clinical issue, due
to both the large number of surgeries and the high likelihood that
such injuries will lead to osteoarthritis. Repair and replacement
strategies are very challenging due to the low regenerative
capacity of the meniscus and the high mechanical demands.
There is no gold standard for the replacement of the meniscus
and no convincing implant or replacement method has been
evolved yet. The challenges in developing suitable meniscal
implants arise from both the complex biological structure and
mechanical behavior. This workshop aims to elucidate the current
status of meniscal repair and replacement seen from three
perspectives: understanding of the engineering considerations
of meniscal function, development of biological strategies for
repair, and the integrating clinical experience in designing and
implementing therapies. The three speakers, each one renowned
in their field of activity, will finally give their own estimation of
the most promising future development.
The Engineering Perspective: Permanent Meniscus
Replacement and Pre-Clinical Testing
Marc Levenston, PhD, Stanford University
The Biological Perspective: Reconstruction and
Repair of the Knee Meniscus: From Scaffolds to
Pre-Clinical Models
Robert L. Mauck, PhD, McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory
The Clinical Perspective: Translation of Meniscus
Healing Research to Clinical Practice: What I do to
Augment Meniscus Repair Success
Scott A. Rodeo, MD, Hospital for Special Surgery
PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT SESSION:
Advocating for Funding and Beyond: Tips and Tricks on
How to Champion Orthopaedic Research
Coronado L
Organized by the ORS Advocacy Committee
ORGANIZERS: Megan L. Killian, PhD, University of Delaware;
Lynne Jones, PhD, Johns Hopkins University
At this session, members of the ORS Advocacy Committee will
introduce the newly-developed Orthopaedic Research Advocacy
Toolbox. Expert panelists will discuss ways in which scientists and
clinicians alike can participate in advocating for research funding
and increase awareness of musculoskeletal research needs.
Panelists will also illustrate their experiences from advocating on
Capitol Hill with mock Congressional meetings. Lastly, panelists
will demonstrate easy and unique approaches to connect
with the public, governing officials, and private sector for the
improvement and betterment of funding and awareness for the
orthopaedic research environment.
Advocacy: From the Patient’s Perspective
Charles “Skip” Shank
Advocating for our Patients and our Profession
Stuart Weinstein, MD, University of Iowa
The Need for Advocacy to Advance Orthopaedic Science
Lynne Jones, PhD, Johns Hopkins University
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